Comparison

TimeLock vs EmailToFuture Time Capsules

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TimeLock

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Create lasting memories with TimeLock, your personal digital time capsule. Capture moments today and relive them in the future by securely storing photos, videos, voice notes, and written messages, sealed until the moment you choose to unlock them. Whether it’s a birthday message, a love letter to your future self, or a group memory capsule with friends, TimeLock helps you preserve life’s most meaningful moments. Features: • Create personal or collaborative time capsules • Add photos, videos, voice notes, and text • Set unlock dates from days to decades • Customise capsules with themes, fonts & effects • Relive memories with surprise animations • Private, secure, and built for your peace of mind Why let your memories get lost in endless camera rolls? With TimeLock, your memories aren’t just stored — they’re sealed for the future. Download TimeLock today and start building your personal memory vault. --------------- Subscription Information: TimeLock offers auto-renewing subscription options to unlock premium features. Subscriptions: • Monthly Plan — 1 month • Yearly Plan — 1 year Payment & Renewal: • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. One-Time Purchases: TimeLock also offers optional one-time purchases, such as premium themes. These are non-consumable items, meaning you purchase them once and they remain permanently available. Privacy Policy: https://timelockapp.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

EmailToFuture Time Capsules

Schedule emails to yourself or others to be delivered years into the future. Create digital time capsules with attachments, track their delivery, and revisit past messages when the time is right.

Highlights
  • Schedule emails up to 10 years ahead
  • Create digital time capsules
  • Attach images, videos, audio, and documents
  • Send to multiple recipients
  • Track pending and delivered messages
  • Cross-device account sync
Features
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Whether you want to write a letter to your future self, set goals, save a memory, or surprise someone you care about, EmailToFuture makes it simple to schedule a future email and open it later. WHAT YOU CAN DO Create time capsules and schedule email delivery up to 10 years into the future. Write today, then rediscover your thoughts, goals, and memories when your future self is ready. KEY FEATURES • Email to future self - schedule letters for tomorrow or years ahead • Digital time capsules delivered straight to the inbox • Attachments - add images, videos, audio, and documents • Multiple recipients - share one capsule with up to 10 people you choose • Capsule dashboard - track pending and delivered messages HOW EMAILTOFUTURE WORKS 1. Write your message to your future self and chosen recipients. 2. Select a delivery date (and time when you need it). 3. Add attachments if you want photos or files in the capsule. 4. Schedule it. Your digital time capsule is on its way. 5. You can't open the capsule before it's delivery date. 6. Time capsule arrives via email. 7. Revisit the capsule in the app and write a reflection. USE CASES PEOPLE LOVE Email to future self for New Year goals. Time capsule letters for birthdays. Messages of encouragement before a hard season. Shared capsules for couples, friends, classmates, or teams. Personal notes that arrive later - when the words matter most. WHY EMAILTOFUTURE EmailToFuture is built for people who want a clear, private way to send future emails. Write, schedule, and receive a message from your past when the date arrives. Your mobile app uses the same EmailToFuture account as the website, so your capsules stay with you across devices. Create your first digital time capsule in minutes. Support: support@emailtofuture.com Website: https://www.emailtofuture.com Privacy Policy: https://www.emailtofuture.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.emailtofuture.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

TimeLock4 screens
EmailToFuture Time Capsules4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EmailToFuture Time Capsules at none against TimeLock's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TimeLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. EmailToFuture Time Capsules asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeLock ships an update every 9 days, EmailToFuture Time Capsules fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TimeLock versus EmailToFuture Time Capsules: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeLockEmailToFuture Time Capsules
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorry Holdings Ltdmondov, s. r. o.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TimeLock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Suscription7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Theme Purchase$4.99
None

EmailToFuture Time Capsules

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeLock free?
TimeLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EmailToFuture Time Capsules free?
EmailToFuture Time Capsules is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimeLock or EmailToFuture Time Capsules have ads?
Neither TimeLock nor EmailToFuture Time Capsules shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeLock or EmailToFuture Time Capsules?
TimeLock ships an update every 9 days, and EmailToFuture Time Capsules fortnightly. Most recently, TimeLock was updated on October 10, 2026 and EmailToFuture Time Capsules on October 25, 2026.

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